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Alex Steffen Sees a Sustainable Future

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Abstract:: Worldchanging.com founder Alex Steffen argues that reducing humanity's ecological footprint is incredibly vital now, as the western consumer lifestyle spreads to developing countries. A quiz, thought provoking question, and links for further study are provided to create a lesson around the 10-minute video. Educators may use the platform to easily "Flip" or create their own lesson for use with their students of any age or level.

Subject:: Social Sciences
Grade Level:: Secondary, Post-secondary
Collection:: TED-Ed

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Clean Energy: Converting Light to Energy

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Abstract:: This unit explores the issue of energy production as a pressing global issue and how nanoscience could enable important breakthroughs in energy generation and conversion. In particular, traditional and newer "nano" solar technologies are introduced and explored. Upon completing this unit, students will understand: Clean alternative energy technologies must be developed to provide sufficient energy to meet growing global demand, and must be sustainable both environmentally and economically; Nanoscience could enable important breakthroughs in solar energy technology through low cost, novel energy conversion mechanisms; Surface area to volume ratio is a function of particle size and shape. Increasing surface area normally increases the rate of reaction because there are more sites available for simultaneous reaction; Energy is neither created nor destroyed--it can only be converted into different forms. Length: 2 lessons, up to 3 50-minute classroom periods if all lessons are used. Not all lessons are required. Use the lessons most appropriate for your students.

Subject:: Science and Technology
Grade Level:: Secondary
SubTopics:: Energy
Collection:: National Center for Learning and Teaching

D-Lab: Energy, Spring 2011

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Abstract:: D-Lab: Energy offers a hands-on, project-based approach that engages students in understanding and addressing the applications of small-scale, sustainable energy technology in developing countries where compact, robust, low-cost systems for generating power are required. Projects may include micro-hydro, solar, or wind turbine generators along with theoretical analysis, design, prototype construction, evaluation and implementation. Students will have the opportunity both to travel to Nicaragua during spring break to identify and implement projects. D-Lab: Energy is part of MIT's D-Lab program, which fosters the development of appropriate technologies and sustainable solutions within the framework of international development.

Subject:: Science and Technology, Social Sciences
Grade Level:: Post-secondary
SubTopics:: Energy , Industrial and Agricultural Impacts , Green Building and Design
Collection:: MIT OpenCourseWare

Energy, Environment, and Society, Spring 2007

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Abstract:: A seminar which addresses technical, economic, political, and environmental issues of chemistry and society. Seminar is intended to give trainees participating in individual research groups that address widely different aspects of chemistry some common ground for thinking about environmental issues, and to develop a wide range of views about how society should deal with the interactions between chemical technology and the environment.

Subject:: Science and Technology
Grade Level:: Post-secondary
SubTopics:: Climate Change , Energy
Collection:: MIT OpenCourseWare

Interlinked Challenges

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Interlinked Challenges features bits of information about global challenges from the last 400,000 years. Challenges include: biodiversity, climate change, eco-migrations, economy, energy, food, health, hunger, population growth, poverty, security, sustainability, transportation, urbanization, and water.

Info bits are drawn from articles, podcasts, blogs, press releases, institutional reports, testimonies, encyclopedias, books, and documentaries. Each bit is referenced, date stamped, linked to the original article, tagged on multiple themes, and assigned a related image, which has its own description, author credit, date stamp, image permission, and back link. Connections are made to bits of info from the 2007 IPCC Report on Climate Change.

Subject:: Science and Technology, Social Sciences
Grade Level:: Secondary, Post-secondary
SubTopics:: Green Education , Climate Change , Energy , Water , Industrial and Agricultural Impacts , Eco Art and Culture
Collection:: Michigan State University

International Politics and Climate Change, Fall 2007

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Abstract:: This course examines the interconnections of international politics and climate change. Beginning with an analysis of the strategic and environmental legacies of the 20th Century, it explores the politicization of the natural environment, the role of science in this process, and the gradual shifts in political concerns to incorporate "nature". Two general thrusts of climate-politics connections are pursued, namely those related to (a) conflict - focusing on threats to security due to environmental dislocations and (b) cooperation - focusing on the politics of international treaties that have contributed to emergent processes for global accord in response to evidence of climate change. The course concludes by addressing the question of: "What Next?

Subject:: Social Sciences
Grade Level:: Post-secondary
SubTopics:: Climate Change , Policy and Advocacy , Business & Economics
Collection:: MIT OpenCourseWare

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